Manufacturing General Labor

Menasha Corporation; Ruffs Dale (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation’s Yukon, PA plant is seeking motivated individuals for general labor positions in manufacturing. You’ll learn on-the-job skills with potential to move into machine helper and operator roles, while contributing to safe, efficient production.

Starting pay is $21.68 per hour with raises to $22.68 after 60 days. Shifts are mainly 2nd and 3rd, with weekend overtime and some 1st shift training as needed. Flexibility is essential to cover business needs.

Qualifications

• Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
• Basic math and reading skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent - preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Perform job functions in an accurate and efficient manner, such as:
• Machine operations including: machine set up, packing, palletizing, bundling, stacking, sorting, etc.
• Assist operators in efficient operation of the machine centers
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to customer standards
• Understand production work orders, load tags, time sheets and all other relevant documents, and palletizing instructions
• Understand computer system and input of data
• Perform quality checks on finished corrugated products and identify defects
• Maintain production efficiencies and standards
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of assigned equipment and surrounding work area
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Communication

Computer literacy

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Us (and Our Exciting Future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

At Menasha Packaging - YOU are the Power Behind Possible. Join a winning team, with over 175 years of innovation, opportunities and success rooted in family values. Our Yukon, PA plant is looking for individuals to work in a general labor capacity who are interested in learning new skills and training to move into roles such as machine helpers and operators.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Perform job functions in an accurate and efficient manner, such as:
• Machine operations including: machine set up, packing, palletizing, bundling, stacking, sorting, etc.
• Assist operators in efficient operation of the machine centers
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to customer standards
• Understand production work orders, load tags, time sheets and all other relevant documents, and palletizing instructions
• Understand computer system and input of data
• Perform quality checks on finished corrugated products and identify defects
• Maintain production efficiencies and standards
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of assigned equipment and surrounding work area
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Essential To This Position

Manufacturing General Labor pay starts at $21.68 and increases to $22.68 after 60 days.

Opportunities: Able to sign for posted jobs after 60 days, which will provide higher wages than general labor.

Shifts: Most openings are on 2nd and 3rd shift. Some training may occur on 1st shift. Flexibility between shifts is required to support vacation coverage or business needs.

Core Shift Times: 2nd: 3:00pm to 11:00pm, 3rd: 11:00pm to 7:00am

You must be comfortable working mandatory overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent - preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
• Basic math and reading skills

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.